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Top-Rated Excavation pros in West Seneca - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Nickel City Property Maintenance
Nickel City Property Maintenance
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Project: Extensive yard drainage install. It was great working with the Nickel City team. They were professional and knowledgeable. They completed the job quickly, with great attention to detail. I am very happy with the outcome of the project, and highly recommend them"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Avatar for LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
LEROY AND SONS MAINTENANCE, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Seneca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Had Kyle pull out a small dead tree in front landscaping. Kyle did an awesome job !!! Showed up when he said he would and was very efficient. Cleaned up when job was done to the point you could not even tell he was there. Will definitely use him again in the future for other jobs."
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Garden bed cleanup
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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